Stone County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Stone County, Arkansas is 12,474 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $38,531, the median home value is $149,400, and the median age is 49.2.

The population of Stone County has grown 3.2% since 2010 (12,391 → 12,785), a +0.22% annualized rate.

Stone County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

12,474

Population

+0.22%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$38,531

Median Income

$149,400

Median Home Value

Stone County covers 606 sq mi of land at 20.6 people per square mile.

About Stone County, AR

What sets Stone County apart is money: median household income runs $38,531, below the US median of $78,538. Stone County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 12,474.

Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $38,531, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.5%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $149,400, with typical rent around $717.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.4%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Stone County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Stone County had a population of 12,391 in 2010 and 12,785 in 2024, a 3.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,785 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.23%.

Stone County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

12,785

Population (2024)

12,391

Population (2010)

12,785

Peak (2024)

0.23%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	12,391	-	-	estimate
2011	12,505	+114	+0.92%	estimate
2012	12,552	+47	+0.38%	estimate
2013	12,434	-118	-0.94%	estimate
2014	12,392	-42	-0.34%	estimate
2015	12,405	+13	+0.10%	estimate
2016	12,525	+120	+0.97%	estimate
2017	12,555	+30	+0.24%	estimate
2018	12,542	-13	-0.10%	estimate
2019	12,614	+72	+0.57%	estimate
2020	12,347	-267	-2.12%	estimate
2021	12,442	+95	+0.77%	estimate
2022	12,591	+149	+1.20%	estimate
2023	12,677	+86	+0.68%	estimate
2024	12,785	+108	+0.85%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.6%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.2

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

27.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

9.5%

35–44

9.8%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

15.5%

75–84

9.1%

85+

3.1%

Children (under 15): 16.0% · Seniors (65+): 27.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$38,531$-20,242 vs state
Mean household income	$53,444
Per-capita income	$23,196
Poverty rate	16.5%+5.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	39.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.6%

Manufacturing

14.6%

Construction

11.8%

Education & health care

10.6%

Agriculture

8.0%

Information

5.4%

Public administration

5.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Stone County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

6.1%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$149,400$-25,900 vs state

Median home value

$717

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

6,820

Total housing units

72.8%

Occupied

27.2%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.9%

With health insurance

84.9%

With broadband internet

43.1%

Foreign-born

11.1%

Veterans (18+)

27.2%

With a disability

97.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.0%

High School+

15.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Arkansas

Little Rock (202,739)Fayetteville (97,227)Fort Smith (89,496)Springdale (87,388)Jonesboro (79,187)Rogers (71,411)Conway (66,288)North Little Rock (64,504)Bentonville (56,326)Pine Bluff (40,436)All Arkansas cities →

Other counties in Arkansas

Pulaski County (398,949)Benton County (294,541)Washington County (251,863)Sebastian County (128,448)Faulkner County (126,001)Saline County (125,724)Craighead County (112,097)Garland County (100,062)White County (77,395)Lonoke County (74,747)All Arkansas counties →

Part of Arkansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stone County, Arkansas has a population of 12,474 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 21 people per square mile.

The population of Stone County has grown 3.2% since 2010 (12,391 → 12,785), a +0.22% annualized rate.

The median household income in Stone County, Arkansas is $38,531, with mean (average) household income of $53,444 and per-capita income of $23,196. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Stone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Stone County, Arkansas is 49.2 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Stone County is $149,400 and median monthly rent is $717. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,820 total housing units, 27.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Stone County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Stone County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.